Aims

Aquatic Diversity and Ecology is a peer-reviewed, international and interdisciplinary research journal that aims to establish a premier international and interdisciplinary forum dedicated to advancing the integrated study of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem processes. The journal seeks to address critical challenges in biodiversity conservation, ecological sustainability, and ecosystem service management by fostering innovation that bridges traditional ecology with cutting-edge technological and molecular approaches.

Scope

The journal publishes high-quality original research, reviews, case studies, and method-oriented articles that connect fundamental ecological questions with advanced analytical tools in aquatic environments. Core areas include, but are not limited to:

• Aquatic Biodiversity Research: Patterns, processes, and responses to global change.

• Aquatic Ecosystem Functions: Mechanisms, monitoring, and sustainable use.

• eDNA and Environmental Omics: Applications of eDNA, metagenomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics.

• Smart Waters and Digital Ecology: Innovations in remote sensing, modeling, big data analytics, and intelligent monitoring.

• Ecological Restoration and practice: Science-based case studies, assessments, and solutions for ecosystem recovery.

• Open Data and Methods: High-value datasets, long-term monitoring archives, novel algorithms, and reproducible protocols.

Editorial Board